Welder Fitter Vessel Support

Austal•Mobile, AL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Fit and welds steel components for Site Services to support Production. Maintains jigs and other fixtures onsite. Fits and welds keel stands, cradles and other assemblies to support launch activities. Performs basic carpentry work. Levels and blocks jigs to support construction of the vessel. Maintains overall safe work practices and adheres to safety policies and procedures carrying all tasks to the highest standards. Ensure correct construction procedures are adhered to in compliance with Austal USA or industry standards and specifications. Maintains housekeeping, keeps worksite free of rubbish, keeps materials and equipment stowed in an orderly manner. Conserves waste of consumables and other material. Accountable for completion of daily work assignments. Assists/ works with Production and Site Services employees. Monitors working environment for compliance with quality, safety, environmental and health regulations and report deficiencies to supervisor. Supports all other Site Services activities as required including but not limited to moving equipment, moving material, moving furniture, cleaning the site, cleaning the vessel, lawn and landscaping services, etc. Provide other assistance as directing during launching, mooring, loading and departure of vessels. Performs other duties as assigned by management. Complies with Austal’s employee handbook general guidelines, company procedures and policies

Requirements

Five (5) years’ experience fitting or welding steel
AWS Certified D1.1
Previous shipyard experience
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide
Ability to measure using the Metric and English system
Able to receive and carry out verbal and written instructions
Ability to work as part of a team and within assigned roles
18 years of age or older at time of application
Able to provide proof of US Person Status
No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date
Willing to submit to a drug screen
Willing to submit to a background check
Familiar with use and function of power, hand tools and welding machines

Nice To Haves

Experience with ship launching and blocking

Responsibilities

Fit and welds steel components for Site Services to support Production.
Maintains jigs and other fixtures onsite.
Fits and welds keel stands, cradles and other assemblies to support launch activities.
Performs basic carpentry work.
Levels and blocks jigs to support construction of the vessel.
Maintains overall safe work practices and adheres to safety policies and procedures carrying all tasks to the highest standards.
Ensure correct construction procedures are adhered to in compliance with Austal USA or industry standards and specifications.
Maintains housekeeping, keeps worksite free of rubbish, keeps materials and equipment stowed in an orderly manner.
Conserves waste of consumables and other material.
Accountable for completion of daily work assignments.
Assists/ works with Production and Site Services employees.
Monitors working environment for compliance with quality, safety, environmental and health regulations and report deficiencies to supervisor.
Supports all other Site Services activities as required including but not limited to moving equipment, moving material, moving furniture, cleaning the site, cleaning the vessel, lawn and landscaping services, etc.
Provide other assistance as directing during launching, mooring, loading and departure of vessels.
Performs other duties as assigned by management.
Complies with Austal’s employee handbook general guidelines, company procedures and policies